Registered Behavioral Technician

Job Description

Definition: 

At AIM Hi, our behavior technicians are professionals who have completed a minimum of a 40-hour intensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), have successfully passed a competency assessment administered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and received a passing score on the Registered Behavior Technician exam through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board in order to become a Registered Behavior Technician.  All behavior technicians are continually supervised by an agency BCBA on a weekly basis and engage in behavior analytic professional development activities.  Behavior technicians are responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the BCBA. The behavior technician may also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments) under the supervision of a BCBA.

The behavior technician is not responsible for the designing of interventions, conducting in-depth assessments, or developing skill acquisition or behavior reduction plans. It is the responsibility of the designated BCBA supervisor of the behavior technician to determine which tasks a behavior technician may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The designated BCBA supervisor is ultimately responsible for the work performed by the behavior technician.

Education, Training, and Experience: 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Possess a minimum of a high school diploma

  • A minimum of 2 years experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs

  • Must be registered and in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Knowledge of: 

  • Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies

  • Learning theories and instructional methods

  • Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions

  • Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults

  • Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations

  • Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Drive

  • Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Skills and Abilities to: 

  • Assess situations and make proper judgments

  • Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner

  • Objectively analyze crisis situations

  • Respond quickly to emergency situations

  • Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals

  • Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports

  • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff

  • Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records

  • Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development

  • Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner

Other Requirements: 

  • Successful completion of fingerprinting, criminal history background check, and drug testing

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Job Duties: 

  • Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions

  • Run skill acquisition programs with clients using Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior Analysis

  • Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts and/or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans

  • Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or behavioral software (e.g., Chartlytics)

  • Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies

  • Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise

  • Other job duties as assigned by the assistant director or other clinical director

Salary/Hourly Rate: Competitive Pay